Chemistry of Cooking

Appendix

Inquiry Process

Inquiry Process establishes the basis for students’ learning in science. Students use scientific processes: questioning, planning and conducting investigations, using appropriate tools and techniques to gather data, thinking critically and logically about relationships between evidence and explanations, and communicating results.

Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses

Formulate a relevant question through observations that can be tested by an investigation.

1. Formulate a relevant question through observations that can be tested by an investigation.
2. Formulate predictions in the realm of science based on observed cause and effect relationships.
3. Locate information related to an investigation.

Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling)

Design and conduct controlled investigations

1. Demonstrate safe behavior and appropriate procedures in all science inquiry.
2. Conduct simple investigations based on student-developed questions in life, physical, and Earth and space science.
3. Measure using appropriate tool and units of measure.
4. Record data in an organized and appropriate format.

Analysis and Conclusions

Analyze and interpret data to explain correlations and results; formulate new questions.

1. Analyze data obtained in a scientific investigation to identify trends and form conclusions.

Communication

Communicate results of investigations.

1. Communicate verbally or in writing the results of an inquiry.
2. Choose an appropriate graphic representation for collected data.
3. Communicate with other groups or individuals to compare the results of a common investigation.

History and Nature of Science

Scientific investigation grows from the contributions of many people. History and Nature of Science emphasizes the importance of the inclusion of historical perspectives and the advances that each new development brings to technology and human knowledge. This strand focuses on the human aspects of science and the role that scientists play in the development of various cultures.

History of Science as Human Endeavor

Identify individual, cultural, and technological contributions to scientific knowledge.

1. Identify how diverse people and/or cultures, past and present, have made important contributions to scientific innovations.

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives emphasizes developing the ability to design a solution to a problem, to understand the relationship between science and technology, and the ways people are involved in both. Students understand the impact of science and technology on human activity and the environment. This strand affords students the opportunity to understand their place in the

Changes in Environments

1. Explain the impacts of natural hazards on habitats.
2. Propose a solution, resource, or product that addresses a specific human, animal, habitat need.

Science and Technology in Society

Develop viable solutions to a need or problem.

1. Describe the relationship between science and technology.